Most of the students were recruited by Liberty Foundation along with EcoExploratorio, a San Juan-based science museum that focuses on educational programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
“Employers should know that the U.S. Department of Labor takes misclassifying employees as independent contractors very seriously. Attempts to avoid complying with the law will be met with litigation to ensure that workers receive the wages they’re owed.”
— Jeffrey S. Rogoff, regional solicitor, U.S. Labor Department